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  • IE7 being developed to resist hijackers

    The next version of Microsoft's much criticised Internet Explorer browser is being built to resist hijacking attempts by spyware and other malicious software, according to a Microsoft developer.

  • Reverse-sandbox helps IE users surf safe

    Wintutis, a Victoria-based start-up is about to launch an add-on for Internet Explorer that can not only stop the browser from being hijacked by spyware, it can protect users from keyloggers that have already infected the computer.

  • iDefense offers bounty for Vista and IE7 flaws

    Security intelligence and analysis company iDefense is to offer an US$8,000 bounty for vulnerabilities found in Vista and Internet Explorer 7 (IE7)

  • Windows shortcut 'trick' is a feature: Microsoft

    Microsoft has denied that a 'trick', which could allow an executable file to be launched when a user types a Web address into Internet Explorer, is a security vulnerability.

  • 'Critical' patches released for Windows, IE

    Microsoft on Tuesday released two critical patches for its Windows operating system, but a patch for the underlying security problems with Internet Explorer 6 is not yet ready for prime time.

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    Microsoft recruiting software pirates to fight Firefox?

    Microsoft is going to let everyone -- even people with an illegal pirate copy of Windows XP -- download IE7 because the software giant really cares about the safety and security of all Internet users. (But don't mention Firefox ...)

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  • Is Internet Explorer 7 a marketing ploy?

    Is Internet Explorer 7 just another security patch disguised as a "new" offering? Should it rightfully be called IE 6.1 for Windows XP Service Pack 2, asks Fran Foo.

  • Firefox: Legitimate alternative to IE

    Mozilla is making a strong comeback bid with the advent of its Firefox browser. See how Firefox can provide security and functionality advantages over Internet Explorer.

  • Browser wars: Episode II

    Will the increasing popularity of the Firefox open-source browser propel it into mainstream businesses or will Microsoft up its game to compensate?

  • Microsoft releases critical updates for IE, Workstation service

    Nearly all versions of Internet Explorer need to be updated to fix critical flaws released in Security Bulletin MS03-048. Plus, there's bulletin MS03-049, which reveals a new flaw in the Workstation service of two versions of Windows.

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  • Is Internet Explorer 7 a marketing ploy?

    Is Internet Explorer 7 just another security patch disguised as a "new" offering? Should it rightfully be called IE 6.1 for Windows XP Service Pack 2, asks Fran Foo.

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